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In Kampala slums, Uganda’s action-packed film studio Wakaliwood defies norms

In the slums of Wakaliga, on the outskirts of Uganda's capital Kampala, an independent film studio has been defying norms for 20 years. With shoestring budgets, Wakaliwood produces action and martial arts…

6 days ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Oscar-nominated film ‘Hollywoodgate’, an inside look at Taliban takeover of Kabul

The maker of one of the most remarkable films released last year has spoken to FRANCE 24 about how he gained access to and followed the Taliban just after they retook control…

3 weeks ago

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Angelina Jolie becomes Maria Callas in Chilean director Pablo Larraín’s film

Angelina Jolie learns to sing opera for her part as Maria Callas in Paris. The biopic looks at the final days in the life of one of the most iconic and controversial…

4 weeks ago

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Director Julio Palacio on his touching film ‘Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World’

An award-winning director has told FRANCE 24 about his short film that uncovers the world of a remarkable young woman and her family's journey to understand it. Makayla is a teenage girl…

1 month ago

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Oscar-winning animator Adam Elliot on his acclaimed film ‘Memoir of a Snail’

Childhood trauma, addiction, poverty, homophobia, religious extremism and disability are just some of the hard-hitting themes in filmmaker Adam Elliot's new dark and humorous film "Memoir of a Snail".…

2 months ago

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Film show: ‘We Live in Time’, a ‘Love Story’ for our time

We Live in Time is a 2024 romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Crowley from a screenplay by Nick Payne. It follows the relationship of a couple (Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh)…

2 months ago

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‘Witches’: Elizabeth Sankey on her courageous film on postpartum psychosis

British director Elizabeth Sankey bravely recounts her story of frightening isolation and unwanted thoughts after childbirth in her spellbinding documentary "Witches", which is out on Mubi. The film features interviews with medical…

3 months ago

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Hugh Grant horrifies in new film ‘Heretic’

He may have made a name for himself in light-hearted British rom-coms like "Four Weddings and a Funeral", "About a Boy" and "Notting Hill", but Hugh Grant has undergone a startling transformation…

3 months ago

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‘Gladiator II’ marks Roman epic’s return

It's been 24 years since Russell Crowe stepped into a dusty arena as the mighty Maximus. Now, Ridley Scott has returned to his blockbuster hit for a sequel starring Paul Mescal, Denzel…

4 months ago

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Mollywood’s wake-up call for film industry

India's Malayalam film industry is facing a major upheaval following the release of the Justice Hema Committee report, which details sexual harassment and unsuitable working conditions for women.…

4 months ago

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Cult French film ‘La Haine’ shifts its story to the stage

When the cult French film "La Haine" came out 30 years ago, it sent shockwaves through the world of French cinema. The movie has now been adapted for a musical; our reporters…

4 months ago

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In Kampala slums, Uganda’s action-packed film studio Wakaliwood defies norms

Oscar-nominated film ‘Hollywoodgate’, an inside look at Taliban takeover of Kabul

Angelina Jolie becomes Maria Callas in Chilean director Pablo Larraín’s film

Director Julio Palacio on his touching film ‘Makayla’s Voice: A Letter to the World’

Oscar-winning animator Adam Elliot on his acclaimed film ‘Memoir of a Snail’

Film show: ‘We Live in Time’, a ‘Love Story’ for our time

‘Witches’: Elizabeth Sankey on her courageous film on postpartum psychosis

Hugh Grant horrifies in new film ‘Heretic’

‘Gladiator II’ marks Roman epic’s return

Mollywood’s wake-up call for film industry

Cult French film ‘La Haine’ shifts its story to the stage

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